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By James Peter |
July 21, 2023

The road to higher education for Sarasota and Manatee students has changed

Students face more competitive college admissions, shifting career pathways and increased expectations from employers.

Sarasota
Schools

By Susan Burns |
August 22, 2024

Local dragon boat teams dig in for their next competition in waters overseas

Nathan Benderson Park's dragon boat program has become one of the largest and most competitive in the U.S. In September, its athletes are headed to the world competition in Italy.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 31, 2024

Residents say Beer Can Island needs more definitive boundaries, enforcement

Exclusionary zones meant to protect swimmers, kayakers and wildlife are often ignored, according to some Longboat residents.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 10, 2024

Business tax repeal divides county commissioners

With two board members opposed, Mike Moran completes his 'eight-year journey' to end the nominal business tax that directly supports the EDC of Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
November 4, 2024

Christ Church of Longboat Key host annual food drive for hurricane relief

Longtime volunteers of Our Daily Bread were amazed at the amount of donations church members and Longboaters brought.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
July 24, 2024

Selby Gardens goes on the road again with the Florida Highwaymen

Its new exhibition, "Interstate Connections," links the outsider artists to Sarasota's historic wade-ins.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 16, 2024

Will performing as a commissioner be Robert McCann's next talent?

The doctor, lawyer, Navy veteran, pilot and scuba diver is ready for a new adventure in politics.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 17, 2024

Sarasota events move ahead despite Milton damage

Some events the public can still enjoy are the Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove and the second anniversary celebrations at The Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
December 7, 2023

Manatee County still dragging its feet at Premier Park

Land purchased in 2017 and 2018 is still waiting for the first amenity to open.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
October 8, 2024

Longboaters share their Hurricane Helene stories

Residents recount where they were when the hurricane hit and how it impacted their lives.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 5, 2025

Sarasota Police discover homicide during welfare check

The possible homicide was committed Tuesday night in a home in the 2200 block of Ringling Boulevard.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
October 2, 2024

Nov. 5: Road to serfdom or the road to liberty?

Democracy leads to the lousy getting on top; subsidizing and producing more bad behavior; and economic fascism. The November election won’t stop all that, but the right choice can be a start.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 11, 2024

Longboat’s underground utilities project nears completion

The nearly 10-year process required two town referendums, complicated construction and collaboration.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 22, 2023

Resident golfers discount quadrupled for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Sarasota officials pressed the Bobby Jones course management company to increase the greens fees discount for city residents from 10% to 40%.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
January 30, 2025

Lakewood Ranch CERT hosts pet-preparedness clinic

Preparing pets for disaster isn't as simple as some might think.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
September 3, 2024

Lakewood Ranch golfer Jordan Brown turns heads on national tours

Jordan Brown, a junior at IMG Academy, won Underrated Tour and American Junior Golf Association events in August.

East County
Sports

By Bret Hauff |
January 9, 2018

Longboat sign code rewrite not to be heard again until after elections

Town staff have been working to rewrite the towns sign code for more than a year following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated its current code.